Ranch-style brick houses are typically one story with a rectangular shape and a squat look. People sometimes associate the house style with the 1960s, but it was around years before and people still build these houses now. The ranch style is sometimes combined with a bungalow style, giving the house separate areas for living and sleeping. Interior design ideas for this type of house give you a chance to pay homage to the original design or update it to the modern day. Does this Spark an idea?
Stick to Tradition
Homeowners tend to update ranch houses with new features that give the house an entirely new look. For a different feel, try restoring the house and giving it a more original or traditional look. Pick colors that were popular during the decade or era when the house was first built. For example, a 1960s house might have originally had dark blue furniture with gold, silver or white accents around the space. A house from the 1940s more likely had lighter shades, including salmon pink or baby blue. Adding mid-century modern pieces of furniture, such as those from Eames, also works with tradition. Give the space a retro and vintage feel that has a fresh look.
A Modern Update
Updating your ranch bungalow is best if you aren't crazy about a vintage look. Ranch houses are typically bright and airy, which gives the house a slightly modern look. Work with the brightness by picking light and bright colors. Lighter shades of blue and green have a modern look, especially when combined with chrome accent pieces. Use stainless steel appliances in the kitchen, which work with the chrome in the living room. Pick one statement piece for each room, such as a large painting in the living room. Pick colors that work with your statement piece.
Make Use of What You Have
Combine the two ideas by using newer items with a few traditional pieces in the house. Depending on when your house was built, you may have some built-in furniture, including bookcases and couches. Upholster the furniture in modern fabrics and use new throw pillows, giving the space a more contemporary look. Give any furniture a new coat of paint or stain. Give built-in kitchen appliances, such as toasters or coffee makers, a new look with a coat of polish and place few new accessories around the room. Decorate the front hallway with a combination of vintage and modern items, giving guests an idea of what to expect in the rest of the house.
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